01 May 2015

Van Persie in line for West Brom start

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Manchester United's striker Robin van Persie. (Paul Ellis, AFP)

Manchester - Robin van Persie could make his first start since February against West Bromwich Albion on Saturday as Manchester United attempt to consolidate their place in the Premier League's top four.

Dutch striker van Persie came on as a substitute in United's 3-0 defeat by Everton last Sunday, his first appearance after suffering an ankle injury, and is in contention to face the Baggies at Old Trafford.

United could be without captain Wayne Rooney after he suffered a knee injury at Goodison Park, which would increase the prospects of Van Persie or Radamel Falcao playing in attack for United.

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